Author: Team Orange

Online shopping has definitely become more popular in the Philippines, but online scams – from fake sellers to bogus buyers – are ruining the experience for many Filipinos. To further boost the growth of e-commerce in the Philippines and protect customers from online scams, PayMaya introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, a feature that makes transactions safer for both buyers and sellers using the PayMaya app. With this another first-in-the-market and unique feature, PayMaya is equipping online sellers who utilize the e-wallet to accept payments with a special badge – making it easier for consumers to check if they are paying legitimate…

A multimedia artist and a former Binibining Pilipinas winner, inspired by “the isolation, danger, and anxieties we face during the pandemic,” has channeled her art into an animation for an online project. Set in an imaginary kingdom in a virtual space, Hannah Ruth Sison’s “Portal” focuses on “a space that we also share and travel to everyday.” It is one of the artworks featured in “To Differ, Digitally 2: Love and Dissent in the Time of Pandemic,” a digital art exhibition initiated by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Campus Art in collaboration with the DLS-CSB New…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila welcomes the holiday season on a joyful and hopeful note inspired by the French spirit of joie de vivre. Expressed through festive gastronomic presentations that celebrate life, love, and laughter, Sofitel’s showcase of the true meaning of Christmas Joy treats guests to a delightful Yuletide experience best enjoyed with people close to the heart. LE MARCHÉ DE NOËL AT THE LOBBY Sofitel Manila’s grand lobby transports guests to a picturesque Christmas village filled with seasonal treats such as mulled wine, Pomme d’amour, waffles, roasted chestnuts, and savoury pretzels. Over at Le Bar’s Galette, festive sweets abound…

Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center officially launched “Project Mithi,” an earnest call for customers to fulfill their aspirations with compassion. This Christmas, part of the sales of its 2021 holiday shopping catalogue until December 12 will be donated to Best Buddies Philippines, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing genuine one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and providing them employment opportunities. “Project Mithi invites our customers to think of the desires of their hearts and reflect on how their dreams can be a source of warmth and love for others. It’s been a difficult time for…

The holiday celebrations may look different again this year, but the hope and fervor that the season brings remains the same. To rekindle the warm and loving spirit of Christmas, Globe Postpaid cheers for all the wins that loyal customers have spent the year achieving, giving them more ways to enjoy the holidays. “Having powered through another challenging year, Filipinos deserve to celebrate, and Globe Postpaid makes it happen by restoring everyday joys through a slew of exclusive perks and offers, holiday gifts and memorable experiences, making the season the best time with Globe,” said Angeline Po, Head of Globe…

PLDT and Smart, in partnership with TikTok, launched the #BetterTodayAffirmations Challenge to invite the public to share their stories that champion mental health and resilience. To date, the TikTok Challenge has garnered over 14 million views. The top five winners of the TikTok Challenge will each receive P10,000 cash and a matching donation to their chosen mental health advocacy group. The winners include 32-year-old Kayleen Ortiz, a movement artist and an international pole champion, who shared that her piece PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS represents her movement journey. “It is in the darkest of times when we appreciate the warmth of light. As the…

Two of the world’s biggest recording artists, Ed Sheeran and Elton John, ring in the festive season with their all-new charity single ‘Merry Christmas’, available now across all platforms. The track, released today on Asylum/Atlantic, is also joined by their fun-filled Jason Koenig-directed accompanying official video. ‘Merry Christmas’ provides us with the perfect dose of Christmas cheer – packed with sleigh bells, uplifting arrangements and joyous harmonies, the song is topped by Ed and Elton’s heart-warming lyrics that only add to its festive sparkle: “So kiss me under the mistletoe / Pour out the wine let’s toast and pray for…

Sony Philippines (SPH) welcomes 9-piece OPM band Ben&Ben as its official ambassadors, representing Sony’s newest line of X-Series Portable Wireless Speakers launched this year. This partnership paved the way for a “One Sony” collaboration to happen as Ben&Ben is among the artists under the supervision of Sony Music Entertainment Philippines. “We at Sony Music are thrilled that our artists Ben&Ben are the new ambassadors for the Sony X-Series speaker line. We always look forward to working with Sony PH and other Sony divisions under the One Sony policy. Collaborations such as these allow us to tap into and maximize the…

Christmas ham is one of the most popular dishes during the holidays, and for many, the holidays are not complete without it. For some, even, it’s all they want for Christmas! If you’re one of these people, you’ll definitely get into the festive spirit with Pizza Hut’s Holiday Ham Supreme Stuffed Crust Pizza! Bite into the Best Stuff of Christmas with succulent bits of ham stuffed in a pineapple-gazed crust, surrounding a generous spread of premium holiday ham chunks, sweet pineapple tidbits, and crunchy red and green bell peppers, all drizzled with caramelized pineapple glaze. The Holiday Ham Supreme Stuffed…

This Christmas, there truly is no better gift than the gift of family. The holiday season is the perfect time to bring families together, and reconnect with our loved ones especially during these challenging times. There is, however, an unfortunate reality that some of us do not have the means to go home to our families, and are forced to spend Christmas away from their loved ones. This is why realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters in 2021, recently sought out Squad members with inspiring stories to give them the opportunity to be reunited with…

PH Global Jet Express Inc. (J&T Express), the leading delivery service in the country, and Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, bring another grand double-day sale to Filipinos before the year ends. With Christmas just around the corner, shoppers are already ordering gifts online. This December 12, shoppers can enjoy free shipping every Monday, the best deals from J&T Express and even more promos from some of the biggest brands on Shopee. This 12.12, J&T Express assures shoppers that their orders will arrive in time for Christmas with J&T Express’ premium delivery services.